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German double rifle chambered for the .375 H&H Magnum cartridge. The 23-5/8” (60 cm) blued rifled shoe-lump Krupp steel barrels with German nitro proofs are fit with ejectors, rib extension, full length rib with unmarked matte express rear sights - 1 standing and 1 folding leaf, tipped blade front sight and swivel for sling. The top rib is engraved in script "Safari .375 H&H" near the breech. Right barrel is marked "Krupp Stahl" while the left barrel is marked "GSI Inc. T'ville AL // GEBR. MERKEL SUHL // MADE IN GERMANY" The coin finished action with blued furniture is engraved with African game scenes with supporting English Arabesque scrolls. The right side of the action body is engraved with an Elephant standing proud on the African Savanah while the left side of the action body is engraved with a lion standing on the African Savanah and bottom of the action body has the Merkel logo. The left side of the action body is signed "MC" for the engraver. The scalloped back boxlock action is fit with a Greener crossbolt fastener, disc set strikers, side clips, cocking indicators, double triggers with smooth blades that are protected by an engraved trigger guard and a non-automatic safety. Engraved top strap has "S" ahead of the scored slide safety. Best quality walnut stock with checkered pistol hand grip fit with a grip cap, pancake cheekpiece and swivel for sling. Checkered splinter forend with Deeley style engraved lever release. 14-3/8” LOP to a factory buttplate that is scored and marked "Gebr. Merkel Suhl, 10 Lbs. 6 Oz.
- Make: Merkel
- Model: 140-2.1
- Caliber: .375 H&H Magnum
- Barrel Length: 23-5/8 Inches (60 cm)
- Action: Scalloped Back Boxlock Ejector with Greener Cross Bolt Fastener, Side Clips, Disc Set Strikers and Cocking Indicators
- Rear Sight: Unmarked Matte Express - 1 standing and 1 folding leaf
- Foresight: Tipped blade
- Safety: Non-Automatic
- Trigger: Double
- Engraving: African Game Scenes with Supporting English Arabesque Scrolls. Right Side Action Body: Elephant Standing On The African Savanah. Left Lockplate: Lion Standing On the African Savanah. Bottom of the Action Body the Merkel Logo.
- Engraver: Signed MC on Left Side Action Body
- Finish: Coin
- Stock: Best quality walnut, Pistol hand grip, Grip cap, Pancake Cheekpiece, Splinter forend with engraved Deeley type lever release.
- Stock Length: 14-3/8"
- Cast Off: 1/8" @ face
- Drops: 1-1/2" x 2-1/2"
- Butt Details: Scored Merkel Factory Buttplate - Marked "Gebr. Merkel Suhl"
- Weight: 10 Lbs. 6 Oz.
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Features
- Caliber: .375 H&H Magnum
- Barrel Length: 23-5/8 Inches (60 cm)
- Rear Sight: Unmarked Matte Express - 1 standing and 1 folding leaf
- Foresight: Tipped blade
- Stock Length: 14-3/8"
- Weight: 10 Lbs. 6 Oz.
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